The Organizing committee of the International Conference "Promotion of the Madrid Plan of Action on Ageing: Experiences, Challenges and Perspectives", invites all interested experts, government officials, representatives of international and nongovernmental organizations, universities and businesses to participate in the activities of the conference scheduled for October 19 - 20, 2011 in Bishkek, the Republic of Kyrgyz.

" Growing Old in a Changing Climate"
Exploring the Interface Between Population Aging and Global Warming .
May 25-26, Vancouver, Canada

This conference addresses two of the biggest challenges facing humanity this century: population aging and global warming. They are inextricably linked because older adults are among the most vulnerable to the direct and indirect effects of climate change on health. Currently, gaps exist in research, planning, policy and practice.